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U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta is staying put. Barletta said he withdrew his name Thursday morning from consideration to become secretary of labor in President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet. He believes he can get a lot more done as a congressman on issues he’s pa
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ASHLAND — A program by Boyer’s Food Markets to help local food pantries continued this year as gift cards were given to representatives of those community efforts to help people put food on their tables. On Nov. 15, the Ashland Food Pantry received a welc
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FOUNTAIN SPRINGS — The North Schuylkill school board held its annual reorganization meeting Wednesday that resulted in officers being retained for another year. The reorganization began with President Charles “Chaz” Hepler relinquishing his position after
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Nine people in Schuylkill County have tested positive for the flu this season, the state Department of Health said. Statewide there have been 512 confirmed cases of the flu, state DOH data show. So far, one death has been reported this flu season. The DOH
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As we did two years ago for the World War II veterans and last year with Korean War veterans, we have assembled stories, photographs and facts about local veterans of the Vietnam War that can be saved as a piece of our history.
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Our copy Editor Katie Campomizzi-Clews explores the unique challenges of balancing work and parenting, as well as looking at issues affecting parents and children. She is the working mom of a middle-schooler and an elementary student.
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NEW! Our book blogger will tell you about some of the great books she's been reading, introduce you to some authors, share some book lovers' news and even give away a few books. A must-read blog for book lovers!
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MAHANOY CITY — It was a challenge, an adventure and a test of skill and endurance for Mahanoy City resident Dan Wowak as he headed to a South American wilderness area in a popular television series called “Alone.” The headline on the series website states
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